Chapter 447： "The Walking Dead"

"Mr. Lyman, can you tell us what the creation of The Walking Dead is about?"

"Is The Walking Dead a continuation of the ending of The Walking Dead?"

"...Do you know who the main actors of "The Walking Dead" are interested in?"

"..."

Reporters scrambled to ask questions.

However, Laiman did not care about killing or burying, he just smiled and refused to release any other inside information.

It was revealed that the filming plan was to build momentum, but this kind of covert ability can trigger the greatest publicity effect. Talking too much is not beautiful.

Anyway, he knows that The Walking Dead itself has a very good storyline. After so many seasons in the previous life, although it was inevitably a little unfinished, the ratings of the previous seasons were very high.

Now, with the gimmick as a spin-off series of "Travel to New York", the main line of the story has its own control. If you operate it well, it should not be much worse than the previous life. It is a pity that it is not as profitable as in the previous life. Some overdraft the market for the episodes themselves, making small sacrifices for zombie projects.

As for the specific plot, Lehman has seen the version in the previous life, but he only remembers one thing. He would definitely not be able to write it. He has almost forgotten it, but the screenwriters of the company are all masters of storytelling. Content or something, maybe it's more watchable.

......

"Did Lyman say it himself?"

"right."

"okay, I get it."

Hanging up the phone, Barry Mayer sighed thoughtfully.

"Help me call Laihuaev."

The assistant nodded and stepped back.

After a while, Huayev arrived.

He was Barry Mayer's confidant.

Barry Mayer sat in the boss chair and handed out a cigarette earnestly.

Lit it, puffed out the smoke, and then slowly said, "Have you heard the news about Lehman's new drama?"

"Just found out." Huaev opened a window and gave his guess with a gloomy face: "We asked him some time ago if he had a sequel plan, but he kept it from him. Will it be..."

"It's possible, anyway, for him, whoever cooperates is cooperation. We have a TV station and several others. If it was you, would you think about selling the best price? Only when there is competition can we negotiate the price. . Very simple truth."

"But we helped arrange that "Prison Break". Otherwise, who would be so willing to trust a film and television company that has never made a TV series?"

"It goes without saying. Business is business, and favors are favors. Besides, WB TV got the most benefit from that show. Don't they have any ideas?" Barry Mayer shook his head: "In the beginning, although it was facilitated Cooperation, but we still have a hand, and the cooperation conditions are not good. If the results are not good, we will not lose too much, but most of the risks are on Firefly Pictures. The rate is so good, and the word of mouth has also come out."

"I'm also worried that he hides such a hand, but he doesn't want to cooperate with us anymore. Instead, it will fall to the other side, and it will be a big trouble to turn around."

"Let's fight for more. Cooperation has to be negotiated by both parties. I can't understand Lehman more and more. I used to think that he would be the next Spielberg, no matter whether the film is commercial or artistic, He has made a lot of achievements, and crossed the border to TV series, which also proves his vision. Now he is also running a company and training new directors... Ha, his ambitions are also getting bigger and bigger. It's exactly the same."

"I hope he can see his strength clearly and be more cautious." Huaev teased.

"Make an appointment, I'll go talk to him."

Finally, Barry Mayer ordered.

......

Not as expected by the media.

Even if it's just the news of a TV drama project, and even the basic cast has not been announced, it generally makes those fans and audiences look forward to it.

The number of headlines on the entertainment front page the next day also overwhelmed "Meet Your Father-in-Law 2", reaching the idea of ​​Warner's holding a celebration banquet to boost momentum. However, the effect is slightly more than a lot.

It's even more popular on online forums.

Relevant posts have sprung up like mushrooms after the rain.

"Firefly Pictures is going to make a TV series again?"

"Prison Break is really good. Looking forward to the new drama The Walking Dead."

"Just thinking about it, it's exciting to be able to shoot the story of doomsday zombies."

"The new drama, I've decided to follow it."

"Haha, there is a TV series to watch next year. I hope the quality of the new drama can maintain a high level of production, and don't let it collapse."

"..."

The heated discussion it caused also shocked the partners.

Just as Constantine and other "Resident Evil" investors are still struggling with the specific profit share replacement, it turns out that the new drama has not yet been produced, so there is such momentum. Resolutely getting on the boat became their only thought.

The industry is also unavoidable to speculate on this trend.

For example, Andrew Hull Anders, the director of WB TV, hurriedly called to inquire about specific matters.

In my heart, I want to consolidate the friendly and cooperative relationship between the two parties.

Unfortunately, he was fooled by Lehmann with haha.

He didn't have a choice before, and WB TV station was the lowest among them, and it was most likely to attract their attention and investment of resources. It was very suitable for a production company like him who was just entering the TV industry.

Even if he suffers a bit of a loss, it doesn't matter, he doesn't even care about the conditions and repeatedly wrangling.

But now, on WB TV, the disadvantages outweigh the advantages.

In the final analysis, WB TV's background is not enough. The base of good dramas and good audience is lower than that of other TV stations. If there is no "Prison Break" drainage, it will still lose money year after year until it is split and reorganized.

Moreover, the second season of Prison Break also needs to be broadcast on the platform. What about the allocation of the prime time period next year?

Judging from the best way to cooperate with Lehman, "The Walking Dead" should be replaced by a stronger platform, and "Prison Break" will continue to be put into operation by WB TV, which is the most profitable.

As for whether he will hate Warner because of this, he is not very worried.

Because, Warner is not only a TV station, cable premium channels and leading players like HBO dominate the market.

Seriously speaking, a **** and violent drama like "Zombie Walking" will explode the heads of zombies at any time, so it is more suitable for HBO to carry, and TVB still has some content restrictions. At that time, it would be a hassle to be reported by parents and brought to court.

However, AMC TV station mainly broadcasts old movies now, with very few self-produced dramas, and has not yet cultivated its own team. Compared with HBO, it is much worse.

We have to wait until 2006 to start to rise. Exclude from the partner list first.

Of course, HBO is only the most ideal platform for cooperation, and the specific negotiation cannot reveal its own inclination first.

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